How To Fix FDT_WD_TOOLS053 - DDIC reference is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_TOOLS - Message Class for tools

• Message number: 053

• Message text: DDIC reference is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_TOOLS053 - DDIC reference is missing ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_TOOLS053 indicates that there is a missing Data Dictionary (DDIC) reference in the context of using the Floorplan Manager (FPM) or Web Dynpro applications. This error typically arises when a Web Dynpro component or application is trying to access a DDIC object (like a table, structure, or data element) that does not exist or is not properly defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing DDIC Object: The referenced DDIC object (like a table, view, or structure) may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: The DDIC object may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the quality or production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DDIC object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the Web Dynpro component may be incorrect, leading to references to non-existent DDIC objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check DDIC Object: Verify that the DDIC object referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check for tables, views, or structures.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the object is missing, check the transport logs to ensure that the object was transported correctly. If it was not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DDIC object. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration of the Web Dynpro application or Floorplan Manager to ensure that all references to DDIC objects are correct and that there are no typos or misconfigurations.
  
  
  Rebuild or Redefine: If the DDIC object is indeed missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it or redefine it in the system.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Sometimes, the missing reference could be due to dependencies on other objects. Ensure that all related objects are also present and correctly defined.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the Web Dynpro application to trace where the error occurs and gather more context about the missing reference.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.